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'''Mike Turian''' is [[Pro Tour]] [[Hall of Fame]]r and a former '''[[Magic: The Gathering|Magic]]''' developer for [[Wizards of the Coast]]. Mike has since moved from [[R&D]] to [[Organized Play]], where he is putting his several years of experience playing in Magic tournaments to good use. <ref>http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/twtw/2</ref> <ref>http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/ld/126</ref>
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| name = Mike Turian
| nickname =
| image =
| birth_date =
| residence = Seattle, Washington, United States
| nationality1 = USA
| debut = Pro Tour Chicago 1997
| winnings = {{Winnings|n={{PAGENAMEBASE}}}}
| pt_top_8 = 5 (1 win)
| gp_top_8 = 6 (2 wins)
| pt_median_finish = {{Median finish|n={{PAGENAMEBASE}}}}
| pts_played = {{PTsPlayed|n={{PAGENAMEBASE}}}}
| lifetime_pro_points = {{Pro Points|n={{PAGENAMEBASE}}}}
| pt_champ=1
| hof=1
| catsort=Turian, Mike
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{{otheruses|Mike}}
'''Michael "Mike" Turian''' is [[Pro Tour]] [[Hall of Fame]]r and a former ''[[Magic: The Gathering|Magic]]'' developer and an employee of [[Wizards of the Coast]].<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/magic-dossier-mike-turian-2008-04-08|Magic Dossier: Mike Turian|[[Magic Arcana]]|April 08, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/seven-developers-seven-styles-2008-08-01-0|Seven Developers, Seven Styles|[[Devin Low]]|August 01, 2008}}</ref>
 
==Professional play==
===Accomplishments===
{{PTAchievements}}
{{PTAchievementsTable
|s=1997–98
|d = 30–31 August 1997
|l=Toronto
|et=gp
|f=blc
|p=7
}}
{{PTAchievementsTable
|s=1998–99
|d = 18–20 June 1999
|l=Washington, D.C.
|et=gp
|f=bd
|p=5
}}
{{PTAchievementsTable
|s = 1999–00
|et= n
|l = Orlando
|f = s+bd
|d = 8–11 June 2000
|p = 5
}}
{{PTAchievementsTable
|s = 2000–01
|et= pt
|l = New York City
|f = tl
|d = 27 September–1 October 2000
|p = 1
}}
{{PTAchievementsTable
|s = 2000–01
|d = 1–4 May 2001
|l = Barcelona
|et = m
|f = blc
|p = 8
}}
{{PTAchievementsTable
|s = 2000–01
|et= w
|l = Toronto
|f = sp
|d = 8–12 August 2001
|p = 5
}}
{{PTAchievementsTable
|s = 2001–02
|et= gp
|l = Montreal
|f = l
|d = 13–14 October 2001
|p = 1
}}
{{PTAchievementsTable
|s = 2001–02
|et= gp
|l = Milwaukee
|f = s
|d = 11–12 May 2002
|p = 3
}}
{{PTAchievementsTable
|s = 2002–03
|d = 27–29 June 2003
|l = San Diego
|et = n
|f = s+bd
|p = 8
}}
{{PTAchievementsTable
|s = 2003–04
|et= pt
|l = Boston
|f = tl
|d = 12–14 September 2003
|p = 3
}}
{{PTAchievementsTable
|s = 2003–04
|et= pt
|l = Amsterdam
|f = l
|d = 16–18 January 2004
|p = 8
}}
{{PTAchievementsTable
|s = 2003–04
|et= gp
|l = Oakland
|f = bd
|d = 7–8 February 2004
|p = 3
}}
{{PTAchievementsTable
|s = 2003–04
|et= gp
|l = Columbus, Ohio
|f = l
|d = 27–28 March 2004
|p = 1
}}
{{PTAchievementsTable
|s = 2003–04
|et= pt
|l = San Diego
|f = l
|d = 14–16 May 2004
|p = 3
}}
{{PTAchievementsFoot}}
 
===Pro Tour Results===
{{PTsPlayedHeader}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 98-1}}|27|$1,430}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 98-2}}|11|$3,520}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 98-3}}|79|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 98-4}}|47|$590}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 98-W}}|66|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 99-1}}|12|$4,200}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 99-2}}|127|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 99-3}}|35|$960}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 99-4}}|141|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 99-W}}|140|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 00-1}}|7|$1,500}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 00-2}}|30|$1,230}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 00-3}}|240|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 00-4}}|130|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 00-5}}|105|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 01-1}}|1|$20,000}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 01-2}}|40|$875}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 01-3}}|32|$1,250}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 01-4}}|87|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 01-5}}|320|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 01-W}}|5|$9,000}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 02-1}}|71|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 02-2}}|126|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 02-3}}|57|$570}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 02-4}}|47|$710}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 02-5}}|262|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 02-W}}|155|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 03-1}}|74|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 03-2}}|73|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 03-3}}|38|$950}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 03-4}}|147|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 03-5}}|113|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 03-W}}|208|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 04-1}}|3|$6,000}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 04-2}}|152|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 04-3}}|8|$6,500}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 04-4}}|90|}}
{{PTsPlayedTable|{{PTTable 04-5}}|3|$15,000}}
{{PTsPlayedFoot}}
 
==Wizards of the Coast==
Turian was invited to become part of [[Magic R&D]] by his former teammate [[Randy Buehler]], then Director of ''Magic''.
 
Mike then moved from R&D to Organized Play, where put his several years of experience playing in ''Magic'' tournaments to good use.<ref>{{DailyRef|week-was/introducing-2008-hall-fame-class-2008-09-04|Introducing the 2008 Hall of Fame Class|[[Brian David-Marshall]]|September 05, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/development-under-siege-2011-01-20|Development Under Siege|[[Tom LaPille]]|January 21, 2011}}</ref> He worked on projects such as Wizards Event Reporter and the Store & Event Locator. Being in Organized Play meats he got to work with all of the OP offerings such as [[Friday Night Magic]], Pro Play, and ''[[Magic Celebration]]''.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/2011-community-cup-wizards-team-2011-05-31-0|2011 Community Cup: The Wizards Team|[[Monty Ashley]]|May 31, 2011}}</ref>
 
In 2013, Turian became the [[Organized Play]] Digital Manager ([[Magic Online]]). In November 2015 the ''[[Magic Duels]]'' Business Manager.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/behind-scenes-wizards-coast-mike-turian-2015-11-16|Behind the Scenes at Wizards of the Coast — Mike Turian|[[Michael Yichao]]|November 16, 2015}}</ref> In December 2017, he changed roles again. He became part of the [[product design]] team.


===Designing===
===Designing===
* ''[[10th Edition]]''
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
* ''[[Shards of Alara]]''
*''[[Tenth Edition]]''
*''[[Shards of Alara]]''
*''[[Premium Deck Series: Slivers]]''
*''[[Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition]]''
*''[[Mirrodin Besieged]]''
*''[[Signature Spellbook: Gideon]]'' (contributions)
}}
 
===Developing===
===Developing===
* ''[[Guildpact]]''
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
* ''[[Coldsnap]]''
*''[[Guildpact]]''
* ''[[Planar Chaos]]''
*''[[Coldsnap]]''
* ''[[Future Sight]]'' (lead)
*''[[Planar Chaos]]''
* ''10th Edition''
*''[[Future Sight]]'' (lead)
* ''[[Lorwyn]]''
*''Tenth Edition''
* ''[[Morningtide]]'' (lead)
*''[[Lorwyn]]''
* ''[[Eventide]]''
*''[[Morningtide]]'' (lead)
* ''Shards of Alara''
*''[[Eventide]]''
* ''[[Conflux]]'' (lead)
*''Shards of Alara''
* ''[[Alara Reborn]]''
*''[[Conflux]]'' (lead)
*''[[Alara Reborn]]''
*''[[Magic 2010]]''
*''[[Planechase]]'' (lead)
*''[[Zendikar]]''
*''Premium Deck Series: Slivers''
*''[[Worldwake]]'' (lead)
*''Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition''
*''[[Archenemy]]''
*''[[Scars of Mirrodin]]'' (lead)
*''Mirrodin Besieged''
*''[[Magic 2012]]''
*''[[Modern Horizons]]''
*''[[Commander 2019]]''
}}
 
==External links==
{{Pro Player external links}}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 13:10, 6 November 2023

Mike Turian
Demographics
Residence Seattle, Washington, United States
Nationality {USA} American
Professional Career
Pro Tour debut Pro Tour Chicago 1997
Top Finishes 5 (1 win)
GP top 8s 6 (2 wins)
Awards
Hall of Fame
PT Champion
For other uses, see Mike.

Michael "Mike" Turian is Pro Tour Hall of Famer and a former Magic developer and an employee of Wizards of the Coast.[1][2]

Professional play

Accomplishments

Season Event type Location Format Date Rank
1997–98 Grand Prix Toronto Block Constructed 30–31 August 1997 7
1998–99 Grand Prix Washington, D.C. Booster Draft 18–20 June 1999 5
1999–00 Nationals Orlando Standard and Booster Draft 8–11 June 2000 5
2000–01 Pro Tour New York City Team Limited 27 September–1 October 2000 1
2000–01 Masters Barcelona Block Constructed 1–4 May 2001 8
2000–01 Worlds Toronto Special 8–12 August 2001 5
2001–02 Grand Prix Montreal Limited 13–14 October 2001 1
2001–02 Grand Prix Milwaukee Standard 11–12 May 2002 3
2002–03 Nationals San Diego Standard and Booster Draft 27–29 June 2003 8
2003–04 Pro Tour Boston Team Limited 12–14 September 2003 3
2003–04 Pro Tour Amsterdam Limited 16–18 January 2004 8
2003–04 Grand Prix Oakland Booster Draft 7–8 February 2004 3
2003–04 Grand Prix Columbus, Ohio Limited 27–28 March 2004 1
2003–04 Pro Tour San Diego Limited 14–16 May 2004 3

→ Source: Wizards.com

Pro Tour Results

List of the Pro Tour results and winnings of Mike Turian
Season Pro Tour Format Finish Winnings
1997–98 Chicago Extended 27 $1,430
1997–98 Mainz Rochester Draft 11 $3,520
1997–98 Los Angeles Block Constructed 79
1997–98 New York Booster Draft 47 $590
1997–98 Worlds (Seattle) Special 66
1998–99 Chicago Booster Draft 12 $4,200
1998–99 Rome Extended 127
1998–99 Los Angeles Rochester Draft 35 $960
1998–99 New York Block Constructed 141
1998–99 Worlds (Tokyo) Special 140
1999–00 Washington, D.C. Team Limited 7 $1,500
1999–00 London Booster Draft 30 $1,230
1999–00 Chicago Extended 240
1999–00 Los Angeles Booster Draft 130
1999–00 New York Block Constructed 105
2000–01 New York Team Limited 1 $20,000
2000–01 Chicago Standard 40 $875
2000–01 Los Angeles Rochester Draft 32 $1,250
2000–01 Tokyo Block Constructed 87
2000–01 Barcelona Booster Draft 320
2000–01 Worlds (Toronto) Special 5 $9,000
2001–02 New York Team Limited 71
2001–02 New Orleans Extended 126
2001–02 San Diego Rochester Draft 57 $570
2001–02 Osaka Block Constructed 47 $710
2001–02 Nice Booster Draft 262
2001–02 Worlds (Sydney) Special 155
2002–03 Boston Team Limited 74
2002–03 Houston Extended 73
2002–03 Chicago Rochester Draft 38 $950
2002–03 Venice Block Constructed 147
2002–03 Yokohama Booster Draft 113
2002–03 Worlds (Berlin) Special 208
2003–04 Boston Team Limited 3 $6,000
2003–04 New Orleans Extended 152
2003–04 Amsterdam Rochester Draft 8 $6,500
2003–04 Kobe Block Constructed 90
2003–04 San Diego Booster Draft 3 $15,000

→ Source: Wizards.com

Wizards of the Coast

Turian was invited to become part of Magic R&D by his former teammate Randy Buehler, then Director of Magic.

Mike then moved from R&D to Organized Play, where put his several years of experience playing in Magic tournaments to good use.[3][4] He worked on projects such as Wizards Event Reporter and the Store & Event Locator. Being in Organized Play meats he got to work with all of the OP offerings such as Friday Night Magic, Pro Play, and Magic Celebration.[5]

In 2013, Turian became the Organized Play Digital Manager (Magic Online). In November 2015 the Magic Duels Business Manager.[6] In December 2017, he changed roles again. He became part of the product design team.

Designing

Developing

External links

References

  1. ↑ Magic Arcana (April 08, 2008). "Magic Dossier: Mike Turian". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. ↑ Devin Low (August 01, 2008). "Seven Developers, Seven Styles". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Brian David-Marshall (September 05, 2008). "Introducing the 2008 Hall of Fame Class". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Tom LaPille (January 21, 2011). "Development Under Siege". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. ↑ Monty Ashley (May 31, 2011). "2011 Community Cup: The Wizards Team". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  6. ↑ Michael Yichao (November 16, 2015). "Behind the Scenes at Wizards of the Coast — Mike Turian". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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